U.S. Constitution For Dummies

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Your complete guide to understanding the U.S. Constitution.Want to make sense of the U.S. Constitution? This new edition walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidents—and sparked ongoing debates along the way. You’ll get the lowdown on all the big issues—from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights—that continue to affect Americans' daily lives. Plus, you’ll find out about U.S. Constitution concepts and their origins, the different approaches to interpretation, and how the document has changed over the past 200+ years.Inside, you’ll find fresh examples of Supreme Court Rulings such as same sex marriage and Healthcare Acts such as Obamacare. Explore hot topics like what it takes to be elected Commander in Chief, the functions of the House and Senate, how Supreme Court justices are appointed, and so much more. Trace the evolution of the ConstitutionRecognize the power of the U.S. Supreme CourtGet details on recent Supreme Court decisionsFind new examples of the Bill of RightsConstitutional issues are dominating the news—and now you can join the discussion with the help of U.S. Constitution For Dummies.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2018-07-27
Mått188 x 231 x 28 mm
Vikt635 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor448
Upplaga2
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781119387299

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Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with the U.S Constitution 5Chapter 1: Identifying the Main Principles and Controversies of the Constitution 7Chapter 2: Probing Underlying Concepts: Big Thinkers, Big Thoughts 17Chapter 3: Untangling Some Confusion and Ambiguities 31Chapter 4: Catching a Bird’s-Eye View of the Constitution 43Chapter 5: Changing the Constitution by Amendment and Interpretation 53Part 2: We the People: How the United States Is Governed 65Chapter 6: Scrutinizing Sovereignty: Who Rules America? 67Chapter 7: Defining Federalism 79Chapter 8: Separation of Powers: Checking and Balancing 89Chapter 9: Doing Business: The Commerce Clause 107Part 3: Assessing the Three Engines of Government: The President, Congress, and the Judiciary 117Chapter 10: Examining the Role of the President 119Chapter 11: Giving Everyone a Voice: The House of Representatives and the Senate 143Chapter 12: “Saying What the Law Is”: The Judicial System 163Chapter 13: You’re Fired! Investigating the Impeachment Process 181Part 4: Guaranteeing Important Rights: The Bill of Rights 195Chapter 14: The First Amendment: Freedom of Religion, Speech, and Assembly 197Chapter 15: The Second Amendment: Bearing Arms 211Chapter 16: The Third and Fourth Amendments: Protecting Citizens from Government Forces 223Chapter 17: Taking the Fifth — and a Bit of the Fourteenth 239Chapter 18: Regulating Crime and Punishment: The Sixth through Eighth Amendments 257Chapter 19: Analyzing an “Inkblot” and a “Truism”: The Ninth and Tenth Amendments 275Part 5: Addressing Liberties and Modifying the Government: More Amendments 287Chapter 20: States’ Rights, Elections, and Slavery: The Eleventh through Thirteenth Amendments 289Chapter 21: The Fourteenth Amendment: Ensuring Equal Protection 303Chapter 22: Starts, Stops, and Clarifications: Amendments since 1870 319Part 6: The Part of Tens 337Chapter 23: Ten Landmark Constitutional Cases 339Chapter 24: Ten Influential Supreme Court Justices 353Chapter 25: Two Sides of Five Constitutional Conundrums 365Appendix: Constitution of the United States of America 379Index 403